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¤ Fueling the Flames as Bitter Rivalry Resumes
The Africa Cup of Nations is down to the last four countries. Seemingly inevitably, Algeria is to contest one of the semifinals against Egypt on Thursday. | ¤ Zambia Judge Clears Editor in Morals Case Over Photos
The journalist had distributed pictures of a woman giving birth outside a hospital that had turned her away during a strike by health workers. | ¤ Former President of Zambia Is Acquitted
Frederick Chiluba, who was president between 1991 and 2002, was cleared of charges that he stole $500,000 from the state. | ¤ In Zambia, Pictures of Birth, Mailed as Protest, Bring Arrest
On Monday, police arrested the news editor of The Post, an independent daily, for sending unpublished photos of a woman giving birth outside of a hospital to the country’s vice president. | ¤ Ex-Zambian Leader’s High Life Awaits a Verdict
 More than seven years after Frederick Chiluba left office, a court is deciding whether the former president stole from his impoverished people. | ¤ Zambia Swears in a New President
The incumbent party’s candidate, Rupiah Banda, was sworn in as Zambia’s president on Sunday, after a disputed election victory over his populist rival. | ¤ A Measure of Hope
 The United Nations is falling short on helping the poorest countries converge with the rest of mankind. | ¤ Rift Over Zimbabwe Unity Plan
 Despite talk of a power-sharing deal, both the government and opposition indicated they were unprepared for the compromises that would be required. | ¤ Zambia Seeks to Block Arms for Zimbabwe
Zambia urged nations in the region to bar a Chinese ship carrying arms destined for Zimbabwe from entering their waters, saying the shipment could deepen the country’s election crisis. | ¤ Zimbabwe’s Crackdown Intensifies With Banning of Political Rallies
 The lawyer for the opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been arrested, the main opposition party said. |
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¤ ZAMBIA: Cervical cancer screening saves lives
JOHANNESBURG Thursday, February 18, 2010 (IRIN) - Cervical cancer is a leading killer among women living with HIV, but a low-cost screening programme developed in Zambia is proving that simple techniques can go a long way in saving lives. | ¤ SOUTHERN AFRICA: Snapshot of food security
JOHANNESBURG Friday, February 05, 2010 (IRIN) - Economic conditions in most southern African countries declined as a result of the global recession, pushing many more people towards greater food insecurity. According to a new food security update which focused on some southern African countries, food prices have risen and are still climbing in several countries. | ¤ SOUTHERN AFRICA: Namibia, Zambia on 2009 natural disaster hit list
JOHANNESBURG Monday, February 01, 2010 (IRIN) - Heavy rains in early 2009 caused one of the worst floods in four decades to hit Namibia, pushing the semi-arid Southern African country into second place in a list of countries most affected by natural disasters last year. | ¤ AFRICA: Rotavirus data must propel immunization - experts
DAKAR Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (IRIN) - Health experts hope the release of data showing the success of rotavirus vaccine will help compel policymakers to ensure all children will be immunized. | ¤ ZAMBIA: Higher fuel costs will drive up food prices
LUSAKA Monday, January 25, 2010 (IRIN) - A raft of fuel price hikes that will affect agricultural production costs as well as consumer pockets is expected to drive food price inflation in Zambia, where about two-thirds of the population live on US$1 or less a day. | ¤ How To: Track the scent of life
JOHANNESBURG Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) - The best search and rescue workers have stamina, a phenomenal sense of smell, and sharp hearing - they usually also have four legs. | ¤ AFRICA: Crackdowns on gays make the closet safer
NAIROBI Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) - More than two-thirds of African countries have laws criminalizing homosexual acts, and despite accounting for a significant percentage of new infections in many countries, men who have sex with men tend to be left out of the HIV response. |
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